Assistant Professor, School of Communications

Assistant Professor, School of Communications

Communications
Abbotsford (Clearbrook)
Application deadline: January 31, 2025

Job Number: J1124-1109

Status: Permanent

Open Positions: 1

Salary Scale: Faculty Scale

Hours/Week: 35
$70,437.00 - $112,872.00

The School of Communication at UFV invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in professional communication. Our department emphasizes professional writing, speaking, and other communication practices. Our courses range from workplace communication to science communication to journalism and more, focusing on real-world applications and current workplace practices and technologies. We are expanding our course offerings in response to growing student demand, particularly in the area of journalism.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will have a PhD in Communication or a closely-related field, from a recognized/accredited post-secondary institution.
• Candidate must have a minimum of three years’ postsecondary teaching experience in professional communication, which includes the fundamentals of applied writing, public speaking, group and team communication, and social media.
• Candidates with a journalism focus or specialization will be preferred.
• At least five years of journalism experience is also required.
• As a primarily teaching-oriented institution and department, we are seeking a collegial and energetic individual who has successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level and who communicates effectively with students; is strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in and out of the classroom; is qualified to instruct across a range of the undergraduate courses offered by the department; and can develop new and innovative courses.
• The candidate should expect to contribute to the school’s strong commitment to Indigenization, decolonization, and reconciliation by taking a guiding role in curriculum discussions and design and participating in related institutional and school service.
• Experience teaching international students is an asset; we are committed to supporting and engaging international students and the diverse classroom population at UFV.
• Knowledge and interest in developing experiential learning opportunities for students, including working with local community agencies, are highly desirable.
• Demonstrable experience in technology-supported teaching (e.g. hybrid, on-line, and computer-assisted learning) and the ability to engage students in technology-enhanced learning are required.
• Aptitude for working in team situations, interest in participating in innovative inter-disciplinary teaching, a collaborative approach to engaging in school business, and an active commitment to academic service.

In addition to mentoring students and fostering a vibrant environment within our communication programs and our broader community, the successful candidate will also be expected to maintain a program of scholarly activity or research which involves students, is related to professional communication, and/or is community-linked. The connection between the candidate’s active or projected scholarly activity (or professional practice) and the field of journalism must be evident. As a faculty member, you will be expected to participate in an ongoing process of professional development in your teaching and collegial service.

How to Apply:

Candidates should submit the following:

• CV (please indicate eligibility to work legally in Canada)
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Contact information for three referees

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide three letters of reference at time of interview.

Applications will begin to be reviewed January 31st, 2025 for an anticipated start date of August 1st, 2025.

About UFV:

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has four campus locations within the beautiful Fraser Valley in British Columbia. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community, and shape the future of 15,000 students.

Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/or a verification of their education credentials.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

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